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58 -- DIODE-PUMPED 5W CW VISIBLE LASER SOL 3-093407 DUE 022698 POC Jon C. Schultz, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2764, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Jon.C.Schultz@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-093407. E-MAIL: Jon C. Schultz, Jon.C.Schultz@lerc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The item to be procured is 1 ea. Diode-Pumped 5W CW Visible Laser with the following specifications: I. Output characteristics: 1.1 5W TEM00 (M2 < 1.1) output at 532 nm with beam ellipticity < 1%). 1.2 Power stability shall be less than 1% variation over a 2 hour period. 1.3 Output power shall be completely adjustable from 0.2W to 5W. 1.4 Amplitude noise at specified power shall be less than 0. 1% rms (10 Hz to 2 MHz). 1.5 Nominal beam diameter at laser output shall be 2 +/- 0.2 mm (measured at 1/e2 points). 1.6 Full angle beam divergence shall be less than 0.5 mrad. 1.7 Polarization extinction ratio shall be at least 100:1 vertical. II. Cavity Requirements: 2.1 Laser cavity shall be linear in design, and achieve stable, low-noise, operation by coupling greater than 90 longitudinal modes for quiet output and minimum speckle. 2.2 For long term hands-off operation and low maintenance, the laser intra-cavity beam path shall be completely sealed. III. Pump Source: 3.1 Power supply shall contain two 20-watt diode bars derated to 75% of maximum output power for extended diode lifetime, and low operating cost. 3.2 Fiber shall not have more than one connector (to reduce losses). 3.3 Fiber coupling efficiency shall exceed 85%. 3.4 Power supply shall also be capable of supporting optional Q-switch driver for upgrade to Q-switched laser heads. 3.5 System shall include a full digital remote control module and offer the capability of computer control through an RS-232 port. 3.6 Diode modules shall be mounted to a cold plate inside of the power supply, which is cooled by a Freon-free refrigerator, in order to provide maximum control of diode temperature/wavelength, and longer diode lifetime, regardless of ambient conditions. 3.7 Diode modules shall include electro static discharge (ESD) protection. 3.8 Diode modules shall be field replaceable and incorporate built-in memory, to retain exact factory calibration of diode bars at time of installation. 3.9 The diode bars shall be coupled to the laser head through a fiber bundle with a high-precision fiber-optic connector, so that their replacement can be accomplished without realigning the laser head or the downstream experimental system. IV. Physical Characteristics: 4.1 Shall be able to withstand drop test impact with minimum of 60 G. 4.2 The laser shall have an output beam height of 5.0 +/- 0.5 inches. 4.3 Laser power supply shall operate on 110 -- 115VAC drawing less than 10 A. 4.4 System shall use a closed-loop chiller, provided with the system, for fast warm up maximum stability, and closed loop control of lasing medium temperature. 4.5 The laser system shallhave separate laser head, power supply, and chiller modules. V. Warranty and References: 5.1 Shall include full 12 month performance warranty with unlimited hours of operation. 5.2 The laser shall be tried and tested in the field with a minimum installation base of 50 units. 5.3 A reference list shall be provided with the offer. VI. Documentation: 6.1 System documentation shall include 2 copies of user manual and 2 copies of service manual. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-03. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3674 and 500, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to Lewis Research Center is required within 50 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference:52.222-26 Equal Opportunity,52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-18 European Union Sanction For End Products Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than February 20, 1998. . Quotations are due by 4:30 local time, February 26,1998 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). See Note(s) 1 . Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0042)

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